2019 Lexus NX vs 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2019 Lexus NX

2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

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NX 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
NX NX 300 AWD	22	28	$35,424	$37,885
NX NX 300 F SPORT AWD	22	27	$37,519	$40,125
NX NX 300 F SPORT FWD	22	28	$36,210	$38,725
NX NX 300 FWD	22	28	$34,115	$36,485
NX NX 300h AWD	33	30	$36,505	$38,835

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AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLA AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV	22	28	$50,149	$53,350
GLA GLA 250 4MATIC SUV	23	31	$33,793	$35,950
GLA GLA 250 SUV	24	33	$31,913	$33,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,424

$50,149

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,885

$53,350

Monthly Payment Estimate

$631 / month

$889 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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5.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Lexus NX remains a boldly styled, comfortable compact luxury crossover with solid standard features.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA merges hatchback size with crossover functionality and luxury appointments, with better-than-average results.

TCC Likes

Comfortable front seats
Thrifty hybrid
Now-familiar styling

Zippy to drive
Nimble handling
Practical hatchback shape

TCC Dislikes

Polarizing design
Sub-par gas mileage on NX 300
Intrusive road noise

Cramped rear seats
Interior doesn't impress
So-so visibility

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Midsize Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

71.6

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

61.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Length, Overall (in)

182.3

175

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

104.7

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.6

Liftover Height (in)

23.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.6

43.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

27.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

54.9

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

14.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.8

38.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/40ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/40ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4050

3461

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

20 X 8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1650

350 @ 2250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

235 @ 4800

375 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.89

2.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

2.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

0.87

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.15

3.10

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

2.43

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.19

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

1.16

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.30

3.86

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus NX

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MATIC

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.3

7.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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